Archive for July, 2009
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 16th, 2009
So we know that cycling is good for you and great for the environment, but how about skating? Typically overlooked, but skating can be just as good for you when comutting and getting around. Inline Skating has just got more eco-friendly with the new K2 Eco Skates from K2 Sports. Using sustainable bamboo and recycled Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic, the K2 Eco Skates set a great example of what can be achieved using green materials.
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By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 15th, 2009
We have so many electronic gadgets these days, but truly portable solar charger system are not particularly common yet. However, the GoBe solar charger kit supports a range of devices, and comes with a handy briefcase for the solar panels, and a portable solar pack for the battery and charger electronics. The solar panel is rated at 10.5 Watts, and the power pack is fitted with DC, AC and USB power outlets. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 14th, 2009
There’s no question, watches are really useful. However, two things that I really I hate about watches is needing to replace expensive batteries periodically, and needing to ensure the date and time are correct every couple of months or so. Finally there’s now a watch that remedies both problems, namely the Worldwide Atomic Solar Watch. The watch features a solar panel which charges the internal watch battery, which when fully charged, will run the watch for up to 7 months without being charged again! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 13th, 2009
The Hercules ePlug 200 Duo is a HomePlug Adapter that allows you to run a wired network over your existing mains cables. I run one of these networks already, and they are very impressive. The Hercules ePlug 200 Duo is a new model that saves up to 50% of the energy compared to conventional HomePlug Adapters. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 10th, 2009
Even if you’re as eco-friendly as possible, you probably still need a few batteries. Don’t you find it really annoying when you need a battery, but you just can’t find any? It’s just as annoying when you have no idea what condition your batteries are in either! The Battery Organiser and Removable Tester is a simple gadget that allows you to store all of your batteries in a single place within a neat rack. To make it really useful, you can also test your batteries in the same place! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 9th, 2009
With this being the camping season, no doubt you’ll want to break the silence with some music. The 3-in-1 Wind Up Radio is a perfect candidate for a campsite, since its waterproof, robust, features a strong aerial and uses hand power to charge the internal battery. Winding the crank for just 1 minute will give you 60 minutes of listening pleasure, a fair return on your effort! (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 8th, 2009
Well, there are mud powered clocks, water-powered clocks, solar-powered clocks, so its not much of a stretch to see a bug-eating insect-guts powered clock! Created by designers Jimmy Loizeau and James Auger, the gadget harvests bugs from a sticky conveyor belt. The captured insects are then deposited on to a microbial fuel cell for digestion. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 7th, 2009
There’s no doubt that the iPhone platform has led to a huge torrent of great applications, and the Seasons iPhone application is a perfect example of that. The Seasons application will tell you what fruits, vegetables, lettuces, herbs, fungi and nuts are in season in your local area. By eating local and seasonal foods, you massively reduce the air miles on food produce, since the foods you eat are sourced from your local area rather than imported from another country. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 6th, 2009
Fuji have released a new battery product called the Fuji EnviroMax Eco-Respectful Batteries. The batteries have been designed to be equivalent or better in performance compared to conventional batteries, but being 100% eco-friendly. The batteries contain no harmful mercury or cadmium compounds, nor are they packaged in harmful and non-recyclable PVC. Essentially, if they were disposed of in normal waste systems, they wouldn’t harm the environment. (more…)
By Dan (EnviroGadget Writer) on July 3rd, 2009
The Juice Bag Solar Beach Tote is essentially a reusable tote-based bag with a large solar film panel on the side of it. The juice bag has a universal female car charger socket so that you can connect your devices to charge them up. The solar panel outputs a maximum current of 325mA at 12V, which will charge most devices in 1 to 4 hours. (more…)
